Hi Guys as promised here is an early update. Thanks to all who took time in reading, voting and commenting on previous chapter.

IN DELHI-

On Thursday Mehul and Vidhi were ready to go on their small vacation. After locking their house properly and giving instructions to the gardener to water the plants daily, they were off to airport.

Both made themselves comfortable in their respective seats and their flight took off. It was only few hours journey. Vidhi was silently looking outside from the plane window.

"What are you thinking?" Mehul's voice breaks her chain of thoughts.

She looks towards her left and smiles slightly at him "just thinking how I defeated you in debate competition." She answers cheekily.

Mehul groans "Come on Vidhi...you don't need to rub it in my face every time." he complains like a child but one could easily detect the glint of happiness in his eyes.

"Really Mehul? You won other three competitions but you still complain about the one which you lose from me. Male ego! I say." Vidhi chuckles shaking her head a bit.

Mehul laughs hearing her words and then looks at her intently "but it was worth it sweetheart. Even if I had lost that competition from you but, I did win you at the end and I wouldn't have it any other way." he says warmly.

Vidhi's face brightens and her lips curve forming a beautiful smile "that you did indeed." she confirms his words with same warm voice as his. She leans on her husband's side placing her head on his shoulder.

"I still can't believe we fought like wild cats in front of the judges" Vidhi says making Mehul chortle.

"Yeah, both of us were so hard headed that time and wanted to win at any cost. But you see finally we both got disqualified because of our fighting performance." he says cheekily. Vidhi lifts her head from his shoulder and looks at him.

"Don't remind me that. How could they do that...I had practiced so much for that story writing competition but they disqualified me!" she says making a sour face.

Mehul gives a big laugh looking at her expression "Come on Sweetheart it was just college competition, you have won so many other awards for your novels. And you also know very well that if we hadn't been disqualified that time then surely you would have me beat me in that competition too because you know I'm not a writer material."

Vidhi narrows her eyes slightly "you may be one of the famous layer Mehul but your Lawyer antics and sweet words won't work in my case." She suppressed her lips forming a smile so that Mehul won't see it. She was enjoying these carefree talks with him after a long time.

But Mehul knew his wife in and out, he could easily detect how she was trying to control her smile avoiding eye contact. He leans towards her, his lips brushes against her ear lobe as he whispers "but I can already see my words affecting you love. Moreover I never try my lawyer antics on you, it's just your husband's antics which works perfectly every time." and pecks her cheek.

"Stop it Mehul" she says pushing him slightly and playfully slaps his arm knowing he must be smirking now. While Mehul chuckles slightly looking at her scarlet face. Without saying anything else he pulls her close putting an arm around her. Vidhi once again keeps her head on his shoulder and closes her eyes feeling relaxed.

For the rest of the journey both didn't say anything just enjoyed each other's presence, it was a peaceful and content silence. Both had a smile on their face remembering the past.

Mehul and Vidhi had met each other for the first time in an Inter College Festival which was held in Darjeeling that year. Vidhi used to study in that college itself where the event was held whereas Mehul was student of a reputed college of Delhi. Many other colleges had participated too.

Both were all-rounder of their respective colleges. They were young plus headstrong too, both of them wanted to win this competition and make their college members proud of them. This was the reason they disliked each other initially because as the saying goes 'OPPOSITE POLE ATTRACTS WHILE SAME POLES REPEL EACH OTHER' both knew that this opponent wasn't to be taken lightly.

Mehul's college won 4 rounds out of 7 rounds in sport department whereas Vidhi was smarter in literature department she won essay round, paragraph writing etc and defeated Mehul in debate competition.

Mehul was very angry that he lost that too from his strongest opponent. well, at that time he didn't knew in future he would be willingly ready to loose everytime from her just to make her happy.

When it came to final competition which was Story Writing Competition Mehul wanted to defeat her at any cost, he was discussing it with his friend Madhan and Vidhi misunderstood his words and intention. Vidhi accused him and they both fought in front of the judges as a result of which both were disqualified.

This increased their anger towards each other. Finally during last day Mehul's closest friend Madhan talked with her and cleared the misunderstanding. Vidhi did say sorry and Mehul forgave her too but still they weren't exactly friends.

Due to Madhan they exchanged phone no. and were in each other's Facebook friend list but never talked much only formal greetings in festivals.

{A/N-yes Akshaya your Madhan : ) I had to add him. He still is one of my most favorite characters.}

Then destiny played his cupid card in their life and after few years Vidhi came to Delhi for her internship of 6 months. She used to live as a paying guest in one her friend's relative house. One day Mehul saw her and that was the turning point of their life.

As she was new he decided to help her as much as he can. Gone were the headstrong college students they were more mature and sensible now. This time they bonded easily and became close friends. They met almost every day and slowly realized how wrong opinion they had of each other. They started to fall for each other and gradually became much more than friends.

After confessing each other they decided to wait for some time and then take any step. When they were fully settled in their career they couldn't hold anymore and told their parents about each other. Once again luck was in their favor and with their parents' consent they tied the knot.

AT ORPHANAGE

It was a holiday for children and all were playing merrily. Here in one side of playground Preesha, Akshat, Rohit and Raashi four of them were sitting forming a circle and playing ludo.

After playing three rounds they got bored of it and Rohit suggested they play 'Antaksari'. Everyone happily agreed except Preesha, she was hesitant. Seeing her unwillingness Raashi thought she is being shy and urged her to participate.

Akshat could understand the actual reason behind her nervousness but, he wanted her to overcome it. So he encourages her too and finally Pressha agrees.

First song was sung by Raashi followed by her brother Rohit then Akshat. Finally it was Preeha's turn. "Come on Rose, it's your turn sing a song." Akshat says warmly.

And Preesha starts singing, everything was perfect for some time but few moments later her singing was interrupted by the laughter of other children. All were looking towards Preesha and laughing loudly. "How horrible she sings" "is she really singing or crying?" "Her voice is so funny" etc. were the words they said.

Preesha's eyes well up hearing their mocking words and comments. Thing was because of her cleft lip her voice was different from other children plus there were some words she couldn't pronounce properly. And when she sang it was like she's singing through her nose with high pitch.

The brother-sister duos were also sad looking at Preesha's tears. Akshat glares towards other children "why are you laughing? Does she laugh at you when you are not well or scolded by someone? No right, then why?" He says roughly and clasps Preesha's hand in his.

"But it's not our fault that your Rose sings so funnily." Says Reena scornfully making other children giggle.

Before Akshat could reply Rohit speaks up "Then close your ears if you don't like her singing but if you laugh again or say anything we will complain to Maasi Maa."

"And you know what will happen after that." Raashi adds next.

That was enough to shut everyone up. "Come Preesha we would go somewhere else." Rohit says grabbing her other hand and four of them move towards more isolated place.

They once again sit like before forming a circle. Preesha hasn't said anything till now, she was hurt badly. Because of the strange and petrified looks people gave her Preesha was always conscious to do anything in public. And when these types of incident happen it shatters her self-esteem more.

"Don't think about them Rose, they don't know anything." Akshat says trying to cheer her up which makes Preesha look at him.

Her lower lips tremble as she replies "but they are right Akku, my voice is funny and that is because (that's why) I was not singing but you told me to sing." her voice was laced with sadness and it held complain too.

Akshat lets out a sigh "and who says you sing funny, only they right?" he questions referring to other children. Preesha nods in reply. "But why do you care what they think about you, they are not your friends we are, and we didn't laugh right?" he again questions warmly.

Preesha once again nods her head this time indicating no and Akshat continues "then their words should not matter to you. Rose in life you will come across many such people who may laugh at you or mock you, they will try everything so that you will be discouraged but you would have to fight and ignore their words and not let it pull you down. That's why I told you to sing because I wanted you to be carefree like others without any hesitation."

Preesha as well as Raashi and Rohit all marveled at his wisdom full words. Though he was only 9 years old, he was very mature.

"Yes Akshat bhaiyaa is right Preesha, don't think about them. We are your friends and we will always be there for you" Raashi says and Rohit mutters a yes as well.

Finally Preesha wipes her tears and smiles at them and, seeing her smile happiness surges through other three too.

"Okay so Preesha sing again without thinking anything. We don't have any problem with your voice." Rohit says encouraging her to sing again.

Hearing his words she gets bit tensed, it was not that easy to overcome her hesitation instantly. Seeing her tensed face Akshat puts his hand on her shoulder "no one is going to judge you here Rose, we all are your friends."

Raashi grabs her hand "I'll sing with you okay, we will sing together don't hesitate." she says with a sweet smile. She starts singing and Preesha joins her. At first her voice wavers and was low but looking at the encouraging smile on her friends face she sings in her normal volume with carefree attitude.

And soon all joined her and sang together in chorus and laughed happily. Remembering Massi Maa words she quickly thanks God in heart for making her happy.

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It was around 8 pm when Preesha was returning to her room after having dinner when Supriya calls her.

"Yes Massi Maa" She replies going near her.

"Did you eat well?" she asks tucking few loose hair strands behind her ear.

Preesha smiles big in reply "yes Massi Maa, Meena aunty makes so good food. You know today I eat full thwe chapattis." she says proudly showing three of her fingers. "And now my tummy is so full." she says rubbing her stomach.

Supriya laughs lightly seeing her antics and innocence "Very good girl. Okay I wanted to tell you that we are going to see your doctor tomorrow. So be ready in morning."

Hearing the word 'doctor' Preesha's face pales doctor? I do not want to go Massi Maa she gives me bitter medisine and sometimes inwection too." she was scared.

"It's called medicine dear." Supriya corrects her lovingly and continues "don't worry she won't give you injection this time, it's just regular checkup. And after that we will go to the market and buy new toys for all okay." she says trying to persuade her.

Preesha's face brightens "okay Massi Maa we will go tomorrow but you tell doctor aunty not to give me inwection okay."

"Sure dear." she nods her head assuring. "Now you go and sleep and be ready in morning." Supriya reminds again affectionately patting her head.

With a big smile and muttering an okay she heads towards her room. Without knowing what destiny had planned for her.

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Words can never express how grateful I feel to have you and Aradhana in my life. I never thought I would get such sweet friends here. Your crazy antics always make me laugh plus talking with you about random topics always makes me happy.

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